Unlock your potential through language & literature
Meet Katarina, a dedicated Chinese language specialist with over 15 years of distinguished teaching experience. As a native Mandarin speaker proficient in both traditional and simplified Chinese characters, Katarina is committed to helping students in the City of London and beyond achieve academic excellence, build confidence, and foster independent learning skills. Discover her unique approach and how she can empower your language journey.
Her unique approach to mastering chinese
Katarina's teaching goes beyond conventional methods, combining the effective grammar-translation method, communicative approach, and task-based learning. This integrated style ensures students not only grasp linguistic concepts but also develop practical communication skills. Moreover, she empowers learners by strengthening memory techniques, study strategies, and critical thinking skills, transforming them into independent and confident Chinese speakers. During and after her lessons, students feel challenged, supported, and truly engaged in their language journey.
A foundation of excellence
Katarina's profound academic background forms the bedrock of her teaching excellence. She holds a BA in English Language and Literature from the prestigious Peking University and an MPhil in Chinese Literature from the University of Hong Kong. This interdisciplinary training enables her to bridge linguistic precision with deep literary insight, offering students comprehensive support across a wide range of curricula, including IB (Chinese A & B, Extended Essay), IGCSE / GCSE, A Level, AP Chinese, and Ancient Chinese. With over 15 years of distinguished experience, she guides students to excel.
Delivering outstanding results and inspiring confidence
Katarina’s track record speaks for itself. Her students consistently achieve top scores, with many gaining admission to leading universities worldwide. Her experience teaching in international schools in Hong Kong, and working with students from top UK schools, provides exceptional insight into diverse academic standards. As a university tutor at the School of Chinese at the University of Hong Kong, she fostered advanced language and critical literary analysis. She also delivered outstanding academic progress through three years of full-time homeschooling with a prestigious Singaporean family. Notably, 95% of her Chinese B Extended Essay students achieved an A grade, and over half of Chinese A Extended Essay students attained A grades. Katarina is renowned for her ability to identify each student’s strengths, build confidence, and deliver measurable results.
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